‘Wonderful Witter at Woburn’

 15th Year Anniversary Woburn golf Club

Major number 2 and our 15th year anniversary. Where better than what is described as a modern marvel ‘The Marquess’ course at Woburn. But would the ACGA Juggernaut rip it up?

40 players in attendance and the course Woburn has brought out some players we haven't seen at the majors for a while, David Williams, Simon Dixon, Basil Byroo and Damion Queva,  always good to see you boys. Now before you get excited none of the above would have a part to play in the shake up. 

Coffee and bacon rolls downed, there's plenty of cash kicking around, sweep and personal bets completed. The groups make their way to the 1st and 10th tees. The Marquess is a course that wears it's heart on it's sleeve. The holes are very pleasing on the eye, the panoramic 7 hole "WOW" with the split fairways that goes down deep into a ravine only to re-appear up to the green. This hole will stay in the memory bank as one of the very best par 5s I've played. Pared it by the way, just in case you where asking.

The weather leading into today had not been good but luckily for us the weather gods looked after us and shirt sleeves was the order of the day. As we moved through the first holes it became clear that quality will make the difference on this course. Where you put your tee shot (not how long) would be the winning formula.

So who's burning it up at Woburn? I see Stuart Austrie name on the nearest the pin board, he will be looking to go one better than Cambridge. No it's not going to be Stu this time.

Mike Small name was mentioned as going along nicely, "he must have had some lessons" no it's not Mike but 32 points puts him right up there in the shake up. If only Caswell had been wearing those red trousers that only Caswell can get away with wearing. He may have got the two points that was needed. 5th place at Woburn. I'd take it.

Listen any how Andy (4 for 7) Ferdinand had won, listen the ACGA would have been in a world of Trouble, listen I'm shaking just writing the thing. count-back 4th place 32 points and moving in the write direction up the order of merit board.

Just one point would separate the top 6 players with 33 points being the winning score at Woburn. All three of these players had to have played well on this demanding course.

3rd place - Leo Faure. If you don't already know I'm about to tell you that Leo is the ACGA UNOFFICIAL UK course guide. He has already played all the courses that we are due to play this year and anyone who has something with Leo, DO NOT look to off set at Donnington Grove. My contact at Donnington has told me that he has played the course twice already, under par on both occasions. Also the green keeper has invited him to dinner next week. This man is looking very dangerous this year. Just missed out here on 33 points, well played Leo.

2nd place - Tennis Russell. Got to say thank you to Tennis for the work he has put in to make the Titans affiliation to the ACGA happen and we look forward to seeing a lot more of him and the boys from Bristol at the coming events. Now as I said Tennis and I have been speaking leading up to this event and I know Tennis is a good golfer. BUT we all know what it takes to win one of our Majors. First thing is you've got to live in the Greater London area, aint no man going to leave Bristol and think he's taking a major back their and another thing. Let’s just say he did win.... alright I know it's not going to happen but let’s just say he did win. You think a man in a GREEN SUIT could come and take a picture next to the captain, a GREEN C&A SUIT you know........you joking. Got to tip my cap to you Tennis you did tell me that you would be going home with some silver-wear. Seniors trophy and the runner up prize, which makes two. So close, Respect.

I said earlier that quality would be the difference and for those of us who have come into contact with the gentleman on and off the course. Quality is what he's about. An ACGA old timer that always brings an up to date game with him. Right now he could be excused for not giving golf his full attention what with a little Witter due to arrive anytime now. But in true ACGA fashion he told the wife. "just hold tight I soon come" and off he came to Woburn. Mobile off and ready to play and play he did a steady front nine 14 points and came back all guns blazing 19points on the back 33 points and new 15th Year Anniversary   

2008 Woburn Major Winner

DEAN WITTER 

It's back to the range for the rest of us to do it again at Canons Brook GC on Friday 6th June.